Friday, July 24, 2009

Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu

this recipe is easy, quick, and yummy. the sauce is amazing. you could substitute cooking wine for the wine, but keep in mind that cooking wine is LOAD-ed with salt, so you may need to halve or eliminate the bouillon. i served mine with a sauteed mushroom wild rice pilaf and asparagus.

INGREDIENTS

* 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
* 6 slices Swiss cheese
* 6 slices ham
* 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon paprika
* 6 tablespoons butter
* 1 cup dry white wine
* 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* 2 cups heavy whipping cream

DIRECTIONS

1. Pound chicken breasts if they are too thick. Place a cheese and ham slice on each breast within 1/2 inch of the edges. Fold the edges of the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks. Mix the flour and paprika in a small bowl, and coat the chicken pieces.
2. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken until browned on all sides. Add the wine and bouillon. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
3. Remove the toothpicks, and transfer the breasts to a warm platter. Blend the cornstarch with the cream in a small bowl, and whisk slowly into the skillet. Cook, stirring until thickened, and pour over the chicken. Serve warm.

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